Category: IT Management

4 Data Backup Myths Companies Need to Know About
Humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. That is a substantial amount of information. However, failing to keep up with the ever-changing threat landscape might wipe your share of this data in the blink of an eye. In fact, ransomware has more than doubled in frequency since last year, accounting for 10% of […]

What’s the biggest efficiency drain on your office?
Business challenges of the pandemic highlighted gaps in how many companies operate. Reduced workforce and remote work arrangements proved very challenging for companies that were slow to adapt to new technology. However, it was the wake-up call that many such entities needed. Using the lessons from the pandemic, many organizations are adopting ways to streamline […]

Doeden Wins Kyocera’s Regional Best Technician Contest in Chicago, Now Headed to Nationals in Dallas
The Regional Kyocera Best Technician in the Nation competition has been completed and Century Business Products will again be represented in the National Finals in Dallas, Texas. Craig Doeden has won the competition that was held in Chicago on Friday, October 8. Craig who has won the competition in 2009 and 2015 will be representing […]

Can printers be hacked? All You Need to Know
Most of us are aware of the benefits of having anti-malware or even antivirus software on our computers and phones. That’s because this software can provide protection against potential attacks. Also, the thought that our phones and computers are the only devices more susceptible to cyber-attacks fuels the need to protect them, but we often overlook […]

Recovery Assurance (RA): Is Your Business Data 100% Recoverable?
Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of Disaster Recovery (DR) has received unprecedented attention. Most businesses have realized the importance of bouncing back quickly from a disruptive event. In 2020, about 80% of SMBs (Small to Medium Business) reported having a recovery plan in place. Is your business data 100% recoverable? […]

What are the Benefits for Small Business to Invest in IT Management?
Organizations without designated IT staff or are seeking to free up personnel for other duties can turn to companies handling IT Management. What are the benefits for small business to invest in IT Management? Outsourcing IT management service providers gives companies the chance to focus on running the business instead of troubleshooting tech problems. IT […]

How Often Should Servers Be Replaced?
Servers are the backbone of your organization, maintaining and making sure they are replaced in a timely manner can save your company thousands of dollars. How often should servers be replaced? It depends on who you ask, there are no hard rules on knowing when you should be replacing your servers. Major OEMs generally recommend […]

What is best for my company, Break-Fix or IT Management?
First off, the million-dollar question is what type of IT support is best for my company, break-fix or IT Management? We will go over the differences between the two and hopefully it will help you with a question companies struggle with all the time. Break-fix IT support is just as it sounds, if you […]

Can Slow Computers Cost My Business Money?
Has an employee ever talked to you about how long it takes to open documents on their computer, or that it seems to take a long time to load their programs? Do you notice employees starting their computers in the morning, get a cup of coffee and then talk to others about the big game […]

Is My Business’s Network Really Secure?
Is my business’s network really secure? Why we ask this question is to let you know another company has reported a security breach with their products. Networking device maker SonicWall reported this past week it is investigating a security breach of its internal network after detecting what it described as a “coordinated attack.” The company […]

